America, Volume 4 (of 6) by Joel Cook
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| Author | Cook, Joel, 1842-1910 |
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| Title | America, Volume 4 (of 6) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org) |
| Summary | "America, Volume 4 (of 6)" by Joel Cook is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The volume explores the beauty and significant historical spots of America, focusing on various regions, specifically the Berkshire Hills and the Adirondacks, capturing both their natural magnificence and cultural relevance through well-documented narratives. The opening of the book highlights the allure of the Berkshire region, characterized by its picturesque landscapes, rich history, and literary significance. The author describes the geography, including the Taghkanic range and Housatonic River, while also referencing notable poets and authors who have celebrated the area in their works. It provides vivid imagery of autumnal colors, local landmarks, and significant historical events, such as the Latimer fugitive slave case, which have shaped the cultural landscape of the Berkshires. Through this introduction, readers gain a sense of both the natural beauty and the historical depth that Cook intends to explore in this volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | United States -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42309 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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